EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:EXLS • US3020811044

29.69 USD
-0.56 (-1.85%)
At close: Feb 12, 2026
29.7 USD
+0.01 (+0.03%)
After Hours: 2/12/2026, 6:14:15 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to EXLS. EXLS was compared to 87 industry peers in the IT Services industry. EXLS has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. EXLS is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, EXLS could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year EXLS was profitable.
  • EXLS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years EXLS has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years EXLS had a positive operating cash flow.
EXLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFEXLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.93%, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.95% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXLS has a Return On Equity of 25.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 88.51% of its industry peers.
  • EXLS's Return On Invested Capital of 16.51% is amongst the best of the industry. EXLS outperforms 91.95% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for EXLS is above the industry average of 10.57%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (16.51%) for EXLS is above the 3 year average (15.15%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.93%
ROE 25.35%
ROIC 16.51%
ROA(3y)11.89%
ROA(5y)10.36%
ROE(3y)20.31%
ROE(5y)17.99%
ROIC(3y)15.15%
ROIC(5y)13.79%
EXLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICEXLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 11.91%, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXLS's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 15.15%, EXLS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXLS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • EXLS has a Gross Margin (38.24%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.15%
PM (TTM) 11.91%
GM 38.24%
OM growth 3Y0.91%
OM growth 5Y10.78%
PM growth 3Y1.78%
PM growth 5Y9.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y2.1%
EXLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsEXLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so EXLS is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, EXLS has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for EXLS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • EXLS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
EXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingEXLS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
EXLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsEXLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • EXLS has an Altman-Z score of 7.03. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • EXLS has a Altman-Z score of 7.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 87.36% of its industry peers.
  • EXLS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.24. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • EXLS's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EXLS outperforms 78.16% of its industry peers.
  • EXLS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of EXLS (0.37) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 1.24
Altman-Z 7.03
ROIC/WACC1.81
WACC9.11%
EXLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFEXLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • EXLS has a Current Ratio of 2.91. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.91, EXLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
  • EXLS has a Quick Ratio of 2.91. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.91, EXLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 2.91
EXLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesEXLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • EXLS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.38%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.93% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has grown by 14.43% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 13.15% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.38%
EPS 3Y19.78%
EPS 5Y21.93%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.43%
Revenue growth 3Y17.88%
Revenue growth 5Y13.15%
Sales Q2Q%12.18%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.31% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • EXLS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.75%
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.37%
Revenue Next 2Y12.36%
Revenue Next 3Y11.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
EXLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesEXLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
EXLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesEXLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.71, which indicates a correct valuation of EXLS.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.67, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.27, EXLS is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EXLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.69), we can say EXLS is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.71
Fwd PE 13.27
EXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsEXLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of EXLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXLS is cheaper than 71.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • EXLS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EXLS is cheaper than 64.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.42
EV/EBITDA 12.39
EXLS Per share dataEXLS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • EXLS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • EXLS has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • EXLS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)0.72
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.31%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for EXLS!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:EXLS (2/12/2026, 6:14:15 PM)

After market: 29.7 +0.01 (+0.03%)

29.69

-0.56 (-1.85%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)10-28
Earnings (Next)02-24
Inst Owners100.86%
Inst Owner Change-2.38%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change12.46%
Market Cap4.71B
Revenue(TTM)2.03B
Net Income(TTM)241.44M
Analysts83.75
Price Target53.53 (80.3%)
Short Float %4.78%
Short Ratio6.39
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.45%
Min EPS beat(2)1.17%
Max EPS beat(2)5.72%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.4%
Min EPS beat(4)1.17%
Max EPS beat(4)6.65%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)3.61%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)4.27%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)4.96%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.18%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.4%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.11%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.77%
PT rev (1m)-0.24%
PT rev (3m)-2.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.71
Fwd PE 13.27
P/S 2.33
P/FCF 16.42
P/OCF 13.91
P/B 4.95
P/tB 9.56
EV/EBITDA 12.39
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY6.37%
EPS(NY)2.24
Fwd EY7.54%
FCF(TTM)1.81
FCFY6.09%
OCF(TTM)2.13
OCFY7.19%
SpS12.77
BVpS6
TBVpS3.11
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)0.72
Graham Number15.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.93%
ROE 25.35%
ROCE 21.52%
ROIC 16.51%
ROICexc 22.72%
ROICexgc 40.8%
OM 15.15%
PM (TTM) 11.91%
GM 38.24%
FCFM 14.16%
ROA(3y)11.89%
ROA(5y)10.36%
ROE(3y)20.31%
ROE(5y)17.99%
ROIC(3y)15.15%
ROIC(5y)13.79%
ROICexc(3y)20.61%
ROICexc(5y)20.14%
ROICexgc(3y)45.95%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)19.75%
ROCE(5y)17.97%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.65%
OM growth 3Y0.91%
OM growth 5Y10.78%
PM growth 3Y1.78%
PM growth 5Y9.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y2.1%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.17
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.37
Debt/FCF 1.24
Debt/EBITDA 0.96
Cap/Depr 87.75%
Cap/Sales 2.56%
Interest Coverage 17.31
Cash Conversion 92.54%
Profit Quality 118.82%
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 2.91
Altman-Z 7.03
F-Score8
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC1.81
Cap/Depr(3y)89.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.33%
Profit Quality(3y)94.25%
Profit Quality(5y)118.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.38%
EPS 3Y19.78%
EPS 5Y21.93%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
EPS Next Y17.75%
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.43%
Revenue growth 3Y17.88%
Revenue growth 5Y13.15%
Sales Q2Q%12.18%
Revenue Next Year13.37%
Revenue Next 2Y12.36%
Revenue Next 3Y11.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y24.46%
EBIT growth 3Y18.96%
EBIT growth 5Y25.35%
EBIT Next Year32.93%
EBIT Next 3Y18.45%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y100.06%
FCF growth 3Y14.72%
FCF growth 5Y11.62%
OCF growth 1Y71.75%
OCF growth 3Y13.35%
OCF growth 5Y9.78%

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC / EXLS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to EXLS.


What is the valuation status for EXLS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of EXLS stock?

EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) is expected to grow by 17.75% in the next year.